The people of 21 July

Indian police detain Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi during education-reform protests in New Delhi after he called for prime minister Narendra Modi's resignation. Parliament adjourns as demonstrators demand accountability for examination scandals and education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's removal.

Crime & Justice · 21 Jul · with Narendra Modi, Dharmendra Pradhan

A spokesperson for Canadian infrastructure minister Gregor Robertson announces that Canada has cancelled a joint opening ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge that will connect Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, after U.S. president Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.

Business · 21 Jul · with Donald Trump

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi amid protests over the removal of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov and appoints Joint Forces commander Mykhailo Drapatyi as Syrskyi's replacement.

Politics · 21 Jul · with Oleksandr Syrskyi, Mykhailo Fedorov, Mykhailo Drapatyi

Özgür Özel, the leader of the Turkish opposition Republican People's Party, who was ousted in May by a judicial ruling, announces that he will establish a new political party.

Politics · 21 Jul

The Australian reports that Australian doctor Tareq Kamleh, who traveled to Syria to join the Islamic State, is found alive in a prison in Baghdad, Iraq.

Disasters · 21 Jul

Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich says that Israel will not join the United States in striking Iran.

Conflict · 21 Jul

U.S. president Donald Trump authorizes U.S. airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon, ending a suspension imposed after the 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847.

World · 21 Jul

The French Parliament approves legislation allowing limited use of acetamiprid and flupyradifurone, pesticides banned nationally but permitted in the European Union. Environment minister Monique Barbut says she will resign over the measure.

Politics · 21 Jul

In association football, Chelsea sign attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a British record transfer fee of £117 million.

Sport · 21 Jul